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Marilee Fowler Obituary
Marilee Fowler, age 72, passed away peacefully at her home on April 13, 2025.
She was born November 10, 1952, to James and Evelyn (Garges) Hedrick in Omaha, NE.
Marilee was preceded in death by father, James Hedrick; in-laws, Wayne & Margie Fowler.
Marilee is survived by her husband of 55 years, Douglas Fowler; mother, Evelyn Hedrick; children, Stacie (Tony) Arenas and Rick (Aimee) Fowler; siblings, Karen Conaway, Terrie (Jeff) Joslin, and Jim (Kristi) Hedrick; grandchildren, Ashley (Ben) Miller, Drew (Shelby) Fowler, and Austin Bigelow; great grandchildren, Everson and Bensyn Miller; a host of other family and friends.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM at Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM at Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home on Thursday, April 17, 2025. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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